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Sunday, November 03, 2024
Archaeologist defends his conclusion it was Alexander the Great's tunic (fragment) he found.
look at the original article in Journal of Archaeology--it was a layered fabric, not "stripes."
https://www.newsweek.com/alexander-great-scientist-defends-stance-it-belonged-him-1978488
Though how he could have "worn it every day"--on campaign is a bit much.
Alexander led a very streneous life, most of it in hot to very hot climates, such as the Mediterrnean regions, Egypt, India, and through the Gedrosian desert on foot, to Babylon (Baghdad) where he died, some say of West Nile Virus.
Special--interview of Ben Power who adapted 3 Shakeaspeare plays including Richard III
to BBC's The Hollow Crown. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=BBC+The+Hollow+Crown+youtube#fpstate=ive&vld=ci...
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https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Famous+Chinese+tenors#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:12005ab7,vid:_d4ap5I_tmk,st:0
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https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/best-post-apocalyptic-books